Depart the Darkness by Melissa R L Simonin

Author:Melissa R L Simonin [Simonin, Melissa R L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-07-21T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Before we returned to Glen Haven and the Lodge, the head trainer at the service dog training center would assess the service dog pups. But first, we had some assessing of our own to do. So after lunch when Polly took a nap, instead of doing the same, we tucked the puppies into the room beside our own. One day it would serve as a nursery for our children, but for now it was available, and the perfect place for our puppies to rest while we were away.

“Warm enough?” Miles asked, as I adjusted the heating vents on our SUV.

“Yes, just fine,” I replied. I looked around us at the world of white as we followed the mountain road. Instead of driving toward Cedar Oaks, we were headed the other direction, toward the Bannerman Foundation’s service dog training center. Or it would be, anyway, once it was up and running. We were glad to have an opportunity to check on its progress.

“Are there any buildings left to complete?” I wondered.

“No, not since the plans were based around the campground’s existing structures. I’m thankful the owners were willing to sell, otherwise we wouldn’t be nearly this far along.”

“I can’t wait to see it in person. Photos aren’t satisfying enough.”

“It won’t be much longer. Look, there’s the sign.”

“Very descriptive,” I said, as we drove through the open gate and underneath the sign on which was written, Service Dog Training Center.

“You think? I hope it’s enough to keep parents from dropping their kids off for summer camp.”

“Probably,” I laughed. “That, and the lack of summer camp advertising.”

Miles smiled, and parked our vehicle in front of the office. As I waited for him to open my door for me, I looked around.

The office’s exterior resembled that of a log cabin, as did the surrounding buildings. Steps led to the porch which stretched from one end of the office to the other. Plate glass windows stood on each side of the wooden door, which bore the word Office.

Several yards away, stood the large two-story building which housed the training center, meeting rooms, and guest lodging. On the other side of the private road was the dining hall and laundry facilities. Further down, several small cabins dotted the landscape. The vet clinic and dog dorm stood in the center.

Miles opened my door and offered me a hand, then we walked up the steps to the office. He knocked briefly, then opened the door and we stepped inside.

“Mr. and Mrs. Bannerman!” a friendly-looking middle-aged guy greeted us, stepping forward to shake hands. “It’s great to see you!”

“How are you, Rick?” Miles smiled, and so did I.

The inside of the building smelled of fresh paint and new flooring. A counter, likewise new, spanned one end of the room. On one side of it was the office equipment, ready to be put to use. On the other were chairs in which to sit while waiting.

“I’m doing great, thank you,” Rick smiled. “As you can see, we’re coming along.”

“It’s looking good,” Miles said, glancing around like I was doing.

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